Bagby Hot Springs
- Source temp
- 138°F
- Soakable
- Yes
- Hike
- 1.5 mi each way
- Elevation gain
- 200 ft
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
- Dogs
- Allowed
The source runs about 138°F at Bagby Hot Springs, a developed hot spring in Clackamas County, Oregon, managed by USDA Forest Service (Mt. Hood National Forest); operated by Bagby Preservation.
Closures and warnings
No cell service. USFS strongly discourages driving once roads are snow covered. As of September 28, 2026.
Soaking
| Development | Developed |
|---|---|
| Source temperature | 138°F |
| Pools | 5 |
| Soakable | Yes |
| Clothing | Swimsuit required |
| Water type | Spring |
|---|---|
| Entry | Walk in |
Access
| Hike | 1.5 mi each way |
|---|---|
| Elevation gain | 200 ft |
| Road | Paved |
| Road note | Do not take smaller shortcut roads; rockfall common on FR 46 and 63. Roads not plowed in winter. |
| Parking | Bagby Trailhead lot adjacent to Bagby Campground on Forest Road 70; stay off fog line if parking along road. |
| When it fills | Nighttime vehicle vandalism reported; do not leave valuables. |
| Fee | $5 per person soaking fee at trailhead (cash on site); no recreation passes accepted for soaking. |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Seasonal closure | Day-use area closes when roads become impassable, usually until about April. |
| Managed by | USDA Forest Service (Mt. Hood National Forest); operated by Bagby Preservation |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Drinking water | No |
| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | Vault toilets at trailhead; no potable water. |
Rules
| Dogs | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Camping | Not allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Bagby Hot Springs open?
No cell service. USFS strongly discourages driving once roads are snow covered. As of September 28, 2026. Seasonal closure: Day-use area closes when roads become impassable, usually until about April.
How hot is Bagby Hot Springs?
The spring's source runs about 138°F. There are 5 pools.
How long is the hike to Bagby Hot Springs?
It's a 1.5 mi hike each way with 200 ft of elevation gain. The road in is paved. Do not take smaller shortcut roads; rockfall common on FR 46 and 63. Roads not plowed in winter. Parking: Bagby Trailhead lot adjacent to Bagby Campground on Forest Road 70; stay off fog line if parking along road. Nighttime vehicle vandalism reported; do not leave valuables.
Do you need a reservation for Bagby Hot Springs?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is Bagby Hot Springs free?
The fee is $5 per person soaking fee at trailhead (cash on site); no recreation passes accepted for soaking.
Is Bagby Hot Springs clothing optional?
No. Swimsuits are required at Bagby Hot Springs.
What facilities are at Bagby Hot Springs?
Restrooms and picnic sites. No drinking water. Vault toilets at trailhead; no potable water.
Nearby
Nearby
Camping nearby
Public land
Bagby Hot Springs is inside Mt. Hood National Forest .
Just outside: Bull of the Woods Wilderness (0.1 mi) .
Sources
2
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/mthood/recreation/bagby-hot-springs (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / access.fee / rules.camping / rules.clothing swimsuit_required, access.hikeDistanceMi, hotSpring.sourceTempF, access.seasonalClosure / roadNote / hazardNote, rules.dogs, waterbodyName)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bagby_Hot_Springs (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.elevationGainFt / hotSpring.development)
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